Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Srinagar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Srinagar or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar or Delhi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Srinagar or Delhi?
Srinagar
Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is best known for its gardens, waterfronts, and houseboats as well as local traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySrinagar $26Delhi $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $48. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Srinagar and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSrinagar $13Delhi $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSrinagar $26Delhi $42
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Srinagar or Delhi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Srinagar Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Srinagar $2.22Delhi $4.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- 4-Day Kashmir Getaway from Srinagar with Private Transfers: $290
- 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Private Transfers & Hotel Stay: $277
- Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $33
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $14
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $217
- Doodhpathri Day Trip with Transfers: $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.10
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Taxi to Airport$1.66
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Subway$0.33
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Uber Cab$0.83
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.56
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Auto-rickshaw$1.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- 3-Day Jaipur to Delhi Tour by Fast Train with Tickets & Transfers: $190
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Bareilly: $36
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Agra Round Trip Private Airport Transfer From New Delhi: $62
- Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Delhi Hotel: $50
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, Light & Water Show with Transfers: $79
- Akshardham Tour Exhibition Light and Water show with Transfer: $99
- Arrival Private Transfer Indira Gandhi Airport DEL to Delhi: $18
- Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Delhi: $33
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi: $80
- Best Evening New Delhi Tour- with transfer to Hotel / Airport: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Srinagar change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySrinagar $7.77Delhi $18
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Private Old Delhi Street Food Tour: 11 Tastings & Rickshaw Ride: $8.65
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $14
- Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets: $19
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour Rickshaw Ride and Hidden Gems Walk: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market, Temples and Rickshaw Ride: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $22
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $26
- Private Half-Day Street Food Tour in Old Delhi: $27
- Evening Food Tour: $29
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Old Delhi Cultural, Temples, Heritage Walking Street Food Tour: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Srinagar $8.90Delhi $17
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sonamarg Day Tour to Meadows Glaciers Rivers and Valleys: $31
- Srinagar Old City Heritage Walking Tour with Kahwa Tea: $32
- Best Selling Pahalgam Tour via Apple Orchid from Srinagar: $33
- Cashmere Pashmina Craft Tour with Master Artisans: $37
- Sonamarg Day Tour - The Golden Meadow Adventure: $38
- Gulmarg Day Tour - Explore the Meadow of Flowers: $45
- Old City and Mughal Gardens Guided Tour: $45
- Sher-e-Khas Heritage Walking Tour: $48
- All-Inclusive Srinagar Full & Half-Day Tour with Pickup: $48
- Pahalgam & Aru Valley Tour with Saffron & Apple Farms ex Srinagar: $54
- Srinagar Splendors: A Private City Tour: $58
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $63
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.03
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Delhi to Agra Royal Same Day Tour By Car Taj Mahal & 5-Star Lunch: $1.35
- Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $3.78
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.04
- Delhi Sightseeing Tour: Old and New Delhi Private Full-Day Tour: $4.32
- Taj Mahal and Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5 Star Lunch: $4.50
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $4.50
- Akshardham Temple Evening Tour light And Musical Fountain Show: $4.86
- Full Day Old and New Delhi City tour: $5.00
- New Delhi and Old Delhi Private Tour 4-8 Hours - Customizable: $5.00
- Old and New Delhi Tour – Full City Experience (Private Tour): $5.17
- Tour to Old Delhi with Guide and Pickup: $5.19
- Private Same day Jaipur Tour from New Delhi: $5.95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySrinagar $2.22Delhi $7.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Delhi, we can see that Delhi is more expensive. And not only is Srinagar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Srinagar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Srinagar and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi than you might in Srinagar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Srinagar Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Srinagar or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Srinagar. When comparing the sizes of Srinagar and Delhi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.